Tips For Meeting Your BF's Parents

Seventeen dating blogger Brooklyn met her boyfriend's parents when she least expected itshe was wearing fishnet tights! Keep reading to find out what happened and what her advice is for impressing your boyfriend's parents!

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I spent Easter dying eggs with my boyfriend, Troy, and his family, which reminded me of the funny way I first met his parents two years ago. The first time I met Troy's family was a week after junior prom. Troy is a year older than me and actually didn't get to go to his own prom because he graduated a year early. So prom was a special night for both of us. (Read more about our night here!)

A week after prom, Troy invited my friend and me to watch his band play. A few minutes after we got to the venue, a super cool woman grabbed my hand. She said, "Oh you must be Brooklyn, you're so pretty! Thanks for taking Troy to prom, we really appreciate it."

It took me about two seconds to realize the woman smiling at me and holding my hand was my future boyfriend's mother! To top it off, she was soon joined by a man who had a striking resemblance to Troy. I suddenly wished I wasn't wearing fishnets, combat boots, short shorts and a low-cut top!

I quickly composed myself before I could stammer some embarrassing comment about how I do own a pair of clothes that are not ripped. But it turns out there was no need for me to be nervous. Troy's parents stood there totally cool in their leather jackets and were so non-judgmental. They weren't focused on what I was wearing, they just wanted to meet me!

What I learned is that when you're meeting your boyfriend's parents for the first time, just be yourself! They are just trying to get to know you. It would have been weird for me to meet Troy's parents wearing something that didn't reflect my personal style.I proved to them I could rock and roll with the best them! When you're about to meet your boyfriend's parents for the first time, just remember: he already likes you; chances are, they will, too!

Brooklyn

Brooklyn blogs for Seventeen about dating every Thursday. Read her blog from last week here!